Key Facts
• Sota Fujii (23) competes in the final match of the Oza title series.
• Victory secures his third consecutive Oza title; defeat reduces him to six titles.
• The five-game series is tied 2-2 against challenger Takumi Ito (23).
• The final match began at 9:00 AM in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Ito won the right to play first through a piece toss.
• Fujii expressed focus on the game, aiming to play his best shogi.
• The venue, Tokiwa Hotel, is where Fujii lost his first title last year.
• The decisive match is expected to conclude tonight.
Summary
Sota Fujii, a 23-year-old shogi prodigy holding seven titles, faces a pivotal match in the Oza title series against Takumi Ito, also 23. With the series tied 2-2, the final game began this morning in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. A win would secure Fujii’s third consecutive Oza title, while a loss would reduce him to six titles. Fujii emphasized focusing on the board and delivering his best performance. The match takes place at Tokiwa Hotel, where Fujii lost his first title last year. The outcome, expected tonight, will determine the titleholder.
